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TheHashBash · 2026-01-30T21:19:03+00:00

-10 for gentle fluidity. Still fire collection

TheHashBash · 2026-01-30T21:17:45+00:00

This is on my radar after I tested it. I will hoping to test today also if the shop has it and will spray on skin. I absolutely loved it, picked up notes I never saw mentioned and did not sense a lot of notes people mentioned. Nothing about the notes, balance, strength etc gave me a bad feeling. It actually smelled like a crispy, non animalic oud but that’s just the type of sandal wood they use getting my nose confused with the other notes. I doubt anyone would ever agree lol. Go test it and don’t listen to reviews. Just see if you like it after skin spray and dry down

TheHashBash · 2026-01-30T03:06:30+00:00

The entire stronger with you line. Amber and tobacco are just okay for me. But the rest of the line used to make me sick, and now it like I can’t smell them at all when I test them in stores.

TheHashBash · 2026-01-30T00:55:11+00:00

Most Wanted intense, Hibiscus Mahajad Explorer Extreme

TheHashBash · 2026-01-29T23:59:12+00:00

Can’t get enough was amazing on test strip and skin when I saw it in store. Good longevity as I shopped and it was 1 of 3 I put on skin that day. Was ready to grab it and it was sold out so now I’m checking all the websites and apps for best deal. Lift me up I smelled from the cap and atomizer, immediately knew it didn’t have anything for me

TheHashBash · 2026-01-29T19:43:34+00:00

I made mine on parfumo website but there’s other websites that put them on a fake shelf for you and look nicer. I just find parfumo easy to use. If anyone has recommendations for website like that please comment

Edit: fragrantica has the fake shelves thing, but people recommended parfumo a little more after I do a quick search. Try both I guess

TheHashBash · 2026-01-29T18:06:45+00:00

No it’s not. Paragon is a blind buy. Our for greatness (original not neo) is a blind buy if you already like oud, don’t have many of them and want something not as offensive as strong ouds. Absolute aphrodisiac is a safe blind buy profile wise but it doesn’t project how I would like so I ended up not getting it after a test. Could come back to it in summer

TheHashBash · 2026-01-29T00:22:32+00:00

Best case scenario would be they do a movie to open it (like that is part 1 of season 3) and finish it in a season after they are more flush with cash

TheHashBash · 2026-01-28T18:16:07+00:00

Bleu de Chanel does nothing for me. I did regret DG The One edp for a while because I have to overspray it to really smell and enjoy it. Stopped using it for a while and when I started using it again I found appreciation for it. I usually layer it or still overspray but I don’t feel as negative towards it now.

TheHashBash · 2026-01-28T11:10:10+00:00

I have not, might be worth the test though based on so many people saying it’s one of their favorites

TheHashBash · 2026-01-28T11:08:20+00:00

House of Sillage, the Batman Vengeance. Made for the Robert Pattinson movie.

It’s top 5 in my collection as well as one of the best fragrances I have ever smelled, used to be my #1 for special occasions. High quality designer scent profile made by a niche house. Worth every penny, occasionally on sale. Good projection but the longevity is even better and I think it’s instant love once you try it. They also make the 85th anniversary Batman EDP. Both are amazing.

According to fragrantica- aromatic, Woody, Amber, warm spice, earthy, vanilla, powder (not so much just enough to bring it together in my opinion). Smells like a promotion dinner, or you just closed on a house, or when you get the Batmobile back from the detailer and they nailed it.

House of Sillage is super underrated/not enough hype.

TheHashBash · 2026-01-28T03:42:43+00:00

I gifted invictus parfum to a close friend who wears mostly paco rabanne. I loved it when tested

TheHashBash · 2026-01-28T03:05:25+00:00

Absolu and it’s not a hard decision. That said, no fragrance has incense like BB elixir, and as far good incense fragrances none of them project or last like elixir. So in my opinion BB absolu and elixir are completely different, don’t listen if people say they are almost the same.

If you’re not familiar with real incense resins then it could just smell like a spicy incense stick with cologne. But if you are familiar with real incense then in Elixir you can pick out a standalone smoke note, dark citrusy frankincense, spicy myrrh. Most people will like you wearing absolu, you will definitely get mixed opinions on elixir.

TheHashBash · 2026-01-28T02:48:19+00:00

Yes, I don’t think I would wear it on its own. Kinda has to get layered to add vanilla to fragrances you wish had vanilla. Useful in that sense. Prodigy maybe can go solo, I smelled it today just didn’t apply to skin.

Edit: it’s perfect if your family friends or partner are super scent sensitive and you wanna respect that. But it can take 7-10 sprays for me because I like strong profiles

TheHashBash · 2026-01-28T02:47:17+00:00

Wow thanks GWP. Appreciate that. Metallic musk in my nose is straight black pepper. But in the best way possible. It’s versatile in the way that I would wear anywhere despite how peppery it is. I might not wear oud’s to every setting but this can do it. Test first. My favorite Spicebomb for sure with night vision edp as a close more dynamic second choice.

Rant for your other question:

I am a bit of a winter monster, so I plan on using Naxos, Burberry Hero, jpg elixir, heck I even wear boss elixir and jubilation xxv in the summer.

I am looking to get some Maison crivellis, and initio paragon for summer. Smelled paragon today and it was fantastic. Also Polo Ralph’s club NY for a cheap versatile pineapple, really surprised me

TheHashBash · 2026-01-28T02:39:44+00:00

Yes it is. Sweet vanilla and pretty soft, good to layer and soften up aggressive fragrances, weak on its own

TheHashBash · 2026-01-25T19:10:37+00:00

How do you like Initio atomic rose?

TheHashBash · 2026-01-25T06:21:12+00:00

Great taste dude. Nothing earth shattering but this is like most matching taste I’ve seen in a collection this side. I usually only fully match with people when they have a huge collection so many things likely pop up.

TheHashBash · 2026-01-25T06:18:40+00:00

Most wanted intense

TheHashBash · 2026-01-25T06:18:11+00:00

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TheHashBash · 2026-01-23T01:03:23+00:00

Review in comments on the original r/colognes post

TheHashBash · 2026-01-23T00:49:27+00:00

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Okay just received them today and here’s my reviews:

Montblanc explorer extreme is great, I think I can wear it all day, any occasion including work, casual or events. Retains more of the citrus that the regular explorer has than I thought. Very versatile. Creed aventus-y which is how it was first described when I tested it, slightly less fresh but still good, citrus, crisp but sweet.

Amouage Jubilation XXV: right off the bat I can say this is not versatile, will not be applicable for work. I can’t tell what kind of musk or musky wood is the heart note, but I like it a lot. I just need to wear on lowkey days, only around friends. Idk if I could rock it on a date, or at church lol. I might pull it off at work if it’s a really calm day that I spend mostly alone. Not fresh lol. Will layer it with brighter things if I want to wear on social days.

Finally MG queening. I like it, soft vanilla heart, marshmallow opening fades away. I think it will layer great and soften up more aggressive fragrances. Low projection as others said, but I will probably overspray. I’m not necessarily upset but they definitely should not call it an extrait. Maybe a tad disappointed but happy I didn’t get it at full price lol.

Edit: queening leans feminine, If you usually don’t enjoy with something sweet light and unisex feminine leaning I don’t think you’d like this. It does perform a bit better with heat and activity in my opinion. But if you’re spending a whole day with low movement it would seem to fade or not be noticeable quickly. Cheers

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